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15 Best Santorini Day Trips from Crete

The Santorini day trips: fast ferries from Heraklion putting the caldera within a long day’s reach, with villages, a winery and the cliff views before the boat home. A taste that usually books the return trip.

1.Crete: Santorini Guided Day Trip by Boat

Experience Santorini's stunning villages and caldera views on this guided day trip from Crete, featuring charming towns, optional volcano tour, and scenic ferry rides.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“Loved Santorini. So much to see and not enough time there to really take all in. Definitely worth a visit. Our tour guide Liliia was so much so knowledgeable about the island and the history was so interesting, and our driver was so friendly.”

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2.From Rethymno: Full-Day Trip to Santorini by Boat

Discover Santorini from Crete on a full-day tour featuring scenic ferry rides, Oia’s charm, and Fira’s lively streets—ideal for those craving iconic views in one day.

★ 4.1

“Here's what you should know: 1) PRINT your email confirmation & take photo screenshots. YOU WILL NEED to give info at dock & need to know bus number on arrival in Santorini. 2) Arrive at dock BEFORE 7:30am, at 7:30am were nearly last to arrive.…”

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4.Heraklion or Ag Nikolaos: Oia & Fira Full-Day Santorini Trip

Explore Santorini on a full-day tour from Heraklion or Agios Nikolaos, combining a scenic boat ride, guided bus tour, and free time in Oia and Fira.

★ 4.0

“Expérience Stressante Nous avons beaucoup de difficultés a trouver le point de rendez-vous pour récupérer nos billets de bateau. Le guide n’était pas présent à ce rendez-vous et nous n’avons fait sa connaissance qu’à santorini. Ce n’est pas si grave mais nous n’étions pas prévenu.…”

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6.Day Tour to Santorini Island from Heraklion Crete

Discover Santorini from Crete with this full-day guided tour featuring scenic boat rides, iconic villages, and free time to explore. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic views and good value.

★ 4.0

“The tour and tour guide were great but I was disappointed in the island itself. I guess I was expecting something different from all the pictures and descriptions from family and friends.”

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7.From Chania: Full-Day Trip to Santorini

Discover the highlights of Santorini on a full-day tour from Chania, including scenic stops in Oia, Fira, and a volcano boat ride, with guided insights.

★ 3.8

“L' organizzazione è stata perfetta tutto molto curato nei particolari e attenzione verso le singole esigenze. Ovviamente se il prezzo fosse meno caro e la guida parlasse anche un po' in italiano sarebbe il top”

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9.Santorini Island: Guided Tour From Heraklion Crete

Experience Santorini in a day from Heraklion with ferry rides, guided island tours, and visits to Oia and Fira, all at a reasonable price.

★ 4.5

“Luckily there were only two cruise ships when we arrived by SeaJet and Santorini turned out to be not as busy as we feared. The coach was ready and took us to Oia in the north-west, where we had a short tour and then free…”

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10.SANTORINI 1 day Guided Excursion with HIGHSPEED from CRETE

Discover Santorini in a day from Crete via high-speed boat, with guided tours of Oia and Fira, free time, and optional volcano visit—an efficient island escape.

★ 3.5

“Fabulous day out.The transfer pick coach was on time.Arrived Heraklion port .obtained boarding passes for outward and return journey Went extremely well.Once at Santorini port got off and boarded the designated coach (as advised at HerakRead more”

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11.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno

Discover Santorini on a full-day boat trip from Rethymno, exploring Oia, Fira, and beaches with guided insights. An authentic, scenic day with some logistical considerations.

★ 3.5

“Vi havde en dejlig tur til Santorini blev hentet på hotellet i bil og bragt tilbage om aftenen Virkelig søde og venlige folk både på Kreta og Santorini vi fik set hvad vi skulle men der var mange turister lige som os 🤭”

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14.Full-Day Trip to Santorini island by Boat from Rethymno with Transfer your Hotel

Discover Santorini in a day with this boat trip from Rethymno, including guided island tours, stunning views, and convenient hotel transfers for a hassle-free experience.

★ 4.0

“Generell gut organisiert. Die Dame die als Guide über die Insel berichtet hat, wirkte teilweise etwas verwirrt/abgelenkt und es fehlten ihr - obwohl sie aus Deutschland kam - oft einzelne Wörter, die ihr nicht/schwer einfielen. Wirkte daher ziemlich holprig.”

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